The Cast
Allyson Adams, Lindsay Brooks, Chris Casquilho, Stacey Kimble-Gordon, Linsu Crowley-Zimmer, Nikki Kline and “Bubby” the Dog
Allyson Adams: Writer, Director, Producer & Actor
Ms. Adams first heard the phrase “lights, camera, action” when she was 18 months old while doing a commercial for Clairol. Theatre, dance and film have been her calling ever since. What began as an acting career, following in the paths of her two successful acting parents, evolved into a love for storytelling as Adams discovered her talent for writing, producing and directing.
Adams’ artistic journey took her to Santa Cruz, New York and the Southwest before returning to Los Angeles in 1993 where her play “Pink” played to sold-out audiences. The L.A. Weekly wrote, “Besides her rich and raw material, playwright Adams has both wit and profound honesty on her side.”
When her writing and directing efforts for Bara Byrnes one-woman show “A Bittersweet Tale” was made into a documentary, they won the People’s Choice Award at the Malibu Film Festival. Adams’ most recent film “Peace is a Woman’s Job” is based on her one-woman show about Jeannette Rankin that she has been touring since 1998. A passion to present the courageous Rankin’s message of peace has fueled this project. Ms. Adams strongly believes that Jeannette Rankin’s life and story are relevant in today’s world.
Adams who lives in Montana also divides her time teaching young people where she uses theatre as a tool for education and personal growth. See Education for more infomation.
Ms. Adams is on the Montana Committee for the Humanities Speakers Bureau and is an Artist in Residence with the Montana Arts Council. She has been a guest lecturer at USC Film School, UCLA, Northridge University and Moorpark College in California. Ms. Adams traveled to New Zealand twice as a drama teacher to work with Maori youth. In 1997, Adams attended The International Women’s Peace Conference at the United Nations in New York City.
No stranger to Hollywood, Allyson Adams’ parents, Nick Adams and Carol Nugent, were successful actors. Nick Adams played Johnny Yuma in The Rebel and later was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor in Twilight of Honor. Her grandfather, Carl Nugent, worked forty years in show business as a prop man and on such classic movies as Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind. Also, Ms. Adams brother, Jeb Adams, was a teen idol when he starred in the television series Black Sheep Squadron and is now a talented screenwriter and production designer for commercials. Perhaps her own fascinating family history has inspired her to bring to stage and film courageous content and characters.
David L. Butler: Director of Photography
David L. Butler is the Director of Photography for “Peace is a Woman’s Job.” He is a Hollywood veteran with over 30 years of experience in 35mm film and aerial photography. His previous work on feature films as 2nd Unit Director of Photography includes: Apocalypse Now, Back to the Future III, Beverly Hills Copy III, Demolition Man, The Firm, Jaws 2, Planet of the Apes, True Lies and many more. He has also worked on countless commercials as the Director of Aerial Photography, including: Canon, Coca-Cola, Disney World, Isuzu, McDonalds, Nike, Pepsi and Toyota, just to name a few. For the past three years, Mr. Butler has been working with digital mediums such as DV and HD.
Linsu Crowley-Zimmer: Producer, Unit Production Manager
Linsu is Producer and Unit Production Manager on "Peace is a Woman’s Job.” She is a talented “Jane of all trades” and has over 15 years of experience in administration and human resources. She coordinates many facets of “Peace is a Woman’s Job” including production management, research and publicity. In addition, Linsu is also Production Manager of the stage play. In this capacity she is the “behind the scenes woman” of the one-woman show. Running sound, setting the stage and managing props are all in a day’s work. Together with Allyson Adams, this dynamic duo has toured across Montana.
Linsu is also professional Massage Therapist with a thriving practice in Ennis, Montana. Linsu holds a Bachelor of Arts from the State University at Purchase in New York.
Maria Sanderson: Co-Producer & Editor
Maria Sanderson is editor and co-producer for “Peace is a Woman’s Job.” She is a Montana State University graduate from the Media & Theatre Arts Department. Her career began with an internship at PBS. While pursuing her Bachelor of Arts, she acquired the necessary skills for television production. She was Producer, Director and Editor of “Apples on a Tree,” a documentary filmed in Princeton, New Jersey. After graduating, Ms. Sanderson joined a production company in Bozeman for two years. Her career in motion picture video production includes experience as an assistant editor, editor, production assistant, manager, coordinator, producer and director.
Music by Diana Williamson
Costumes by Jeannie Monical
